Overview This very high quality hideaway hotel, set in 11 hectares of delightful and very peaceful gardens is also the base for an outstanding Sea Water Therapy Centre (Thalassotherapy) - and the Vilalara is a wonderful place at which to revitalise mind and body! Those huge, beautiful gardens are delightful for gentle strolling with often just the sound of water to be heard and graceful swans on the lake adding to the feeling of tranquillity.
Location Overlooking a secluded beach 2 kms west of Armacao and 45 minutes from Faro Airport.
Relaxation Apart from those extensive gardens, there are 3 pools with surrounding sun terraces, one of them overlooking the sea. All have sun beds, parasols and towel service. Poolside bar, Atlantico and Thalasso bars, and comfortable lounges.
Sports/Games 4 tennis courts (2 floodlit), table tennis and billiards. Golfers have privileged rates at many of the Algarve’s courses.
Dining Exquisite meals with a Vila Lara Restaurant, a grill, snack-bar and a Dietetic Restaurant proving that low-calorie does not necessarily mean boring food – delicious fish and meat dishes and even chocolate mousse feature on the menu! At most times of the year, dining on the outside terrace is the norm.
Entertainments Regular live music in the piano bar or restaurant.
Special Features The Thalassotherapy Centre - Vilalara Thalasso.
For Children Children’s pool, mini-club in summer (5-12 years).
Accommodation 131 spacious, well furnished de luxe rooms, junior suites, and 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. All have bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, minibar, satellite TV, safe and a spacious terrace. De luxe rooms have garden view, junior suites have a garden or sea view option. Apartments have a garden view and a fully equipped kitchenette. Breakfast is included.
Open All year Official Category 5 star
Vilalara Thalasso
Thalassotherapy is the age-old use of seawater and its natural derivatives, to cleanse, revitalise and deep heal the muscles of the body. Vilalara has one of the finest Thalasso Centres anywhere in Europe, with modern equipment and fully-qualified staff offering you these totally natural treatments, under strict medical supervision. Stress relief, detoxification, weight loss and thorough relaxation are the main benefits of Thalassotherapy.
The extensive range of treatments available include: Dynamic pools • Submarine jet-stream pools • Jet showers and Jet stream bathtubs • Algotherapy • Marine mud treatments • Massages • Shiatzu • Osteopathy • Pressotherapy and much more.
The Thalasso Centre also offers: Beauty packages • Saunas • Turkish Baths • Fitness Centre • Gym • Beauty parlour and Hairdresser.
In short, just about everything to revitalise mind, body and soul.
